Section 452.395 - Custody proceedings, priority of - judge to determine law and fact - secrecy, when1. Custody proceedings shall receive priority in being set for hearing.2. The court without a jury shall determine questions of law and fact. If it finds that a public hearing may be detrimental to the child's best interests, the court may exclude the public from a custody hearing, but may admit any person who has a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case.3. If the court finds it necessary to protect the child's welfare that the record of any interview, report, investigation, or testimony in a custody proceeding be kept secret, the court may make an appropriate order sealing the record.L. 1973 H.B. 315 § 20, A.L. 1996 S.B. 869
Effective 7/1/1997